Medicine Overview of Clotrin B Cream

Uses of Beclometasone Topical

Side effects of Beclometasone Topical

Common

Skin thinning, Contact dermatitis.

How to use Beclometasone Topical

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Clotrin B Cream works

Beclometasone topical is a topical corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory medicine). It works by reducing redness, itching, and swelling caused by various skin conditions.

Uses of Clotrimazole Topical

How to use Clotrimazole Topical

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Clotrin B Cream works

Clotrimazole topical stops the growth of fungus by preventing them from making their protective covering.

In Depth Information on Clotrin B Cream

Expert advice for Beclometasone Topical

You may need to apply the cream under an airtight dressing for certain duration of therapy, as recommended by your doctor.
As per your doctor’s advice, if the cream is applied on the face then there is no need of the dressing as the face skin thins easily.
Do not mix with any other creams or ointments.
Inform your doctor if symptoms do not disappear after 2 to 4 weeks of applying the cream.
Exercise caution when used in children, as the treatment should not last for more than 5 days, unless instructed by your doctor.
Avoid direct contact of cream with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention.
Inform your doctor immediately in case you swallow the cream.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Expert advice for Clotrimazole Topical

Do not use clotrimazole topical for vaginal infections if you are menstruating.

Do not take clotrimazole pessary by mouth. Avoid direct contact of cream or drops with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention.

Do not use tampons, vaginal douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products while using clotrimazole for vaginal infections.

Avoid vaginal intercourse during treatment of vaginal infections.

Do not use the vaginal tablets in children younger than 16 years.

Tell your doctor if you have had two infections of fungal vaginitis in the last six months, history of sexually transmitted disease (STD) or exposed to a partner with STD, or have pregnancy or suspected pregnancy.

Tell your doctor before using clotrimazole, if you have any of the following symptoms: irregular or abnormal vaginal bleeding, a blood-stained discharge, vulval or vaginal ulcers, blisters or sores, lower abdominal pain, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or foul smelling vaginal discharge.

Seek immediate medical advice if symptoms do not relieve within a week of using vaginal cream or tablets, or infection recurs more than twice within six months.

Patients allergic to clotrimazole or other imidazole antifungal medications or any of its ingredients.

It should not given to patients who never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor.

It should not take if patient is who have itching caused by a condition other than a yeast infection.

Warnings

Special precautions for Clotrin B Cream

Alcohol

No interaction found

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Clotrin B Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Clotrin B Cream is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Clotrin B Cream via licking.

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Driving

SAFE

Clotrin B Cream does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Clotrin B Cream is probably safe to use in patients with kid

ney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clotrin B Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Liver

Clotrin B Cream is probably safe to use in patients with liv

er disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clotrin B Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions for Clotrin B Cream

Frequently asked questions for Beclometasone Topical

Q. How long can I use beclomethasone topical?

The duration should not be more than 4 weeks without consulting your doctor

Q. Is beclometasone topical safe?

Beclometasone topical is safe if used for the prescribed duration, at a prescribed dose as advised by your doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Clotrimazole Topical

Q. Is clotrimazole a steroid?

Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal medication and not a steroid.

User Submitted Feedback For Clotrin B Cream

Patients taking Clotrin B Cream

Twice A Day

50%

Once A Day

37%

Four Times A Day

12%

What were the side-effects while using this medicine?

No Side Effect

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent84%

Average16%

What are you using this medicine for?

Fungal infections

100%

Survey Participants: 2

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